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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jethro's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,610 views

    Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

    Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Keeps Us Going?

    Contributed by Klaus Heid on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    To endure in Christian ministry we need to refill our energy: 2 Cor 4:1 and "Castaway" give helps to do so.

    What keeps us going? Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1 As usual Chuck Noland is travelling – on a business trip at the other end of the world. Then it happens: His plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. He alone manages to reach a remote island. A bitter fight for survival begins, a new challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Summary Of The Law, And A Question Of Identity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    Often men are more interested in proving the prowess of their own religious party, rather than listening to Jesus. There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word.

    A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, AND A QUESTION OF IDENTITY. Matthew 22:34-46. This section begins with the Pharisees gathered together with just one malicious desire. They had heard Jesus “putting the Sadducees to silence” (Matthew 22:34), and yet they still imagined that they could outwit Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 2 - Stand On God's Promises And His Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,556 views

    Each one of us is a member of God’s body the church. God is building His church and the gates of hell will never prevail against it. Let us stand firm on God’s promised and His faithfulness and be united as a church.

    Today, the seventh Sunday after Easter is observed by many all over the world as Pentecost Sunday to commemorate the day when the Holy Spirit of God was made manifest to the disciples and believers in the early church. In order for this to happen we read in Acts 2:1, “When the day of Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Nancy Williams avatar

    Sermon: Lord, Give Me Eyes That I May See

    Contributed by Nancy Williams on Nov 3, 2018
     | 11,214 views

    And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

    Scripture: 2 kings 6: 8-23. Focus verse - 2 kings 6:17(NIV) And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    People? Let Us Study People... God Loves People.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2021
     | 1,935 views

    In ministry there are times we run across hard to love people. God desires us to LOVE PEOPLE. Hard to love people matter to Jesus.

    LET US STUDY PEOPLE, GOD LOVES PEOPLE! DO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CRUSHED? DO WE SEE THE LITTLE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE? MAYBE TO UNDERSTAND WE NEED TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE. JOB WAS UNDER STRESS, PROBLEMS, TRIALS, DEATH AND SICKNESS UNDER A CRUSHING LOAD. … JOB ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Paul's Most Absurd Argument Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,308 views

    A sermon examining Paul's gospel message.

    PAUL’S MOST ABSURD ARGUMENT I Corinthians 15:12-19 We live in a day where there is no shortage of absurdity emanating from pulpits across the land. With the reach of modern media and the abundance of false teachers, rarely do I hear anything that surprises me. When I see a clip or read a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Is God In Your Job

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    This sermon was preached labor day and it examines God’s call on our lives to things beside fulltime ministry

    Is God In Your Job? 9/5/04 GNLCC Exodus 31:1-11 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 This is Labor Day weekend in which we celebrate the fact that we have work to do. How well do you do the work that you do? If those around you had to give you a number from 1 to 10 on the kind of worker you are, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Filling The Gaps Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,888 views

    This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

    FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Obstacles To Grace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 22,910 views

    This is my fifth of the five clergy talks that are given on Grace in the Walk to Emmaus Ministry. It is on Obstacles to Grace or Overcoming Sin.

    Obstacles to Grace --Romans 5:12-21 (Verse 20, Primary Text) I’ve been a runner since the summer of 1968 when I began the original Kenneth Cooper Aerobics program. In September of 1978 I was inspired by the late Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running with whom it was a joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    God Is Calling You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,978 views

    This sermon addresses God’s call to every person to have a relationship with Jesus, to be a disciple of Jesus, and to be in ministry with Jesus.

    "God is Calling You" God Has A Plan for Your Life, part 1 Jeff Armbrester Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    When Mountains Won't Move

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,782 views

    We will face obstacles as we strive onward to Mount Zion but we must see them as opportunities for ministry

    "When Mountains Won't Move" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church “I am bound for Mount Zion way up on a hill.And if anyone is going to make it, surely I will." Those words seem to sum up our mission as we travel along our pilgrim's journey. We seek to obtain that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,075 views

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God Guarantees Victory In Proclaiming Christ

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a.

    1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a. The Reason for Paul's Concern b. The Severity of This Concern c. The Setting for Paul's Concern 1. the focus of Paul's ministry 2. the favorable circumstances for the preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible